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Ingredients 4 large eggs, lightly beaten1-1/2 cups 2% milk1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup orange juice1 tablespoon grated orange zest1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon ground nutmegDash salt1/2 cup dark chocolate chips4 croissants, cut into 1-inch pieces Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, whisk the first 9 ingredients until blended. Stir in chocolate chips. Gently stir in croissants; let stand until bread is softened, about 15 minutes....

Ingredients 1/4 c. hazelnuts 1 tbsp. Unsweetened cocoa powder 2 tsp. cornstarch 1 1/2 tsp. cocoa nibs 2 oz. bittersweet chocolate tsp. to 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom 3 large egg whites tsp. cream of tartar 1 pinch salt 3/4 c. sugar 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Spread the hazelnuts in a pie plate and toast for 14 minutes, until the skins blister....

Ingredients 2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen corn, thawed2 cups diced green pepper2 cups diced sweet red pepper2 cups diced celery1 cup minced fresh parsley1 cup chopped green onions1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese2 teaspoons ground cumin1-1/2 teaspoons salt3/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper3 tablespoons olive oil2 garlic cloves, minced6 tablespoons lime juice Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first 12 ingredients. In a microwave-safe dish, combine oil and garlic....

Ingredients 1/2 cup finely chopped celery1/4 cup finely chopped onion1/4 cup finely chopped carrot2 teaspoons butter1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons curry powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup chicken broth1-1/2 cups diced cooked chicken1/4 cup sour cream1/4 cup plain yogurt1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed1 large egg yolk1 teaspoon water Preparation In a large skillet, saute the celery, onion and carrot in butter for 4-6 minutes or until tender. Stir in the flour, curry powder and salt until blended....

Ingredients 1 package white cake mix (regular size)1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup shortening2 tablespoons 2% milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/8 teaspoon butter flavoring, optional4 cups confectioners’ sugarAssorted food coloring, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Line muffin cups with foil or paper liners. Prepare cake mix batter according to package directions for cupcakes. Place 1 marble (or marble-sized foil ball) in each muffin cup between liners and muffin pan to create heart shape....

Ingredients 3/4 c. superfine sugar 1/2 c. water 6 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla extract c. superfine sugar 1 1/4 c. cream 1 3/4 c. milk Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F/325 degrees F fan-forced.Step 2Combine sugar and the water in medium heavy-based saucepan; stir over heat, without boiling, until sugar dissolves. Bring to a boil; boil, uncovered, without stirring, until mixture is a deep caramel color. Remove from heat; allow bubbles to subside....

Ingredients 1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 boneless rolled pork loin roast (3 pounds)1 cup jellied cranberry sauce1/2 cup orange juice1/4 cup packed brown sugar Preparation Combine salt and pepper; rub over the roast. Place roast, fat side up, on a rack in a greased roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40 minutes. Meanwhile, combine the cranberry sauce, orange juice and brown sugar in a saucepan; cook over medium heat until cranberry sauce is melted....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1/3 cup finely chopped dried cranberries1/4 cup honey2 teaspoons grated orange zest1/8 teaspoon kosher salt Preparation In a small bowl, beat all ingredients until blended. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 2 weeks or freeze up to 3 months.

Ingredients 4 cups packed torn fresh spinach1/2 cup dried cranberries1/2 medium red onion, sliced and separated into rings1/2 cup pecan pieces, toasted1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese1/4 cup olive oil2 to 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar1 garlic clove, mincedSalt and pepper to taste Preparation In a large bowl, combine the spinach, cranberries, onion, pecans and blue cheese. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper until blended. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat....

Ingredients 2 celery ribs, chopped1 small onion, chopped1 tablespoon butter1-1/2 cups mayonnaise1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted1 cup frozen peas, thawed1 tablespoon lemon juice1 teaspoon salt3 cups cubed cooked chicken2 cups cooked rice1 cup crushed potato chips Preparation In a small skillet, saute celery and onion in butter until crisp-tender. Place in a bowl; add the mayonnaise, soup, peas, lemon juice and salt. Stir in chicken and rice....

Ingredients 20 Reduced Fat Nilla Wafers® 1/2 c. flour 1/4 c. packed brown sugar 1/4 c. cold margarine 1 package Philadelphia® Neufchâtel Cheese 1 c. granulated sugar 2 eggs 2 tbsp. flour 3 tbsp. lemon zest 1/4 c. fresh lemon juice 1/4 tsp. Calmut® Baking Powder 2 tsp. powdered sugar Preparation Step 1Heat oven to 350 degrees F.Step 2Line 8-inch square pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides....

Ingredients 4 bacon strips, chopped1 large onion, chopped3 garlic cloves, minced1 large celery root, peeled and cubed (about 5 cups)6 medium parsnips, peeled and cubed (about 4 cups)6 cups chicken stock1 bay leaf1 cup heavy whipping cream2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon white pepper1/4 teaspoon ground nutmegAdditional minced fresh thyme Preparation In a Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels....

Ingredients 1 package (4.1 ounces) four cheese bow tie pasta mix1/2 pound fully cooked smoked sausage, cut into 1/4-inch pieces1 cup frozen peas1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation Prepare pasta mix according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, brown sausage; drain. Add the peas and pasta. Simmer, uncovered, for 1-2 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and cook for 1-2 minutes or until the cheese is melted....

Ingredients 4 cups Rice Chex4 cups Corn Chex1 package (5 ounces) miniature sesame breadsticks2 cups Goldfish cheddar crackers1/2 cup mixed nuts1/2 cup butter, melted1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese3 tablespoons Italian salad dressing1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning1/2 teaspoon garlic salt Preparation Preheat oven to 300°. In a large bowl, combine cereals, breadsticks, crackers and nuts. In a small bowl, mix butter, cheese, salad dressing, Italian seasoning and garlic salt. Drizzle over cereal mixture; toss to coat....

Ingredients Dough for single-crust pie1-1/4 cups sugar1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg2 large eggs1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/2 cups mashed cooked sweet potatoesTOPPING:1/3 cup butter1/3 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut1/2 cup chopped pecansWhipped topping or ice cream Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in....

Ingredients 4 c. 1/2-inch cubes good-quality white bread 6 tbsp. olive oil salt fresh-ground black pepper 1/2 lb. sliced bacon 2 small heads curly endive (about 1 1/2 pounds in all) 3 tbsp. plus 1 teaspoon red- or white-wine vinegar 4 eggs 1 clove garlic 1/2 tsp. dried thyme Preparation Step 1Put a large frying pan over moderate heat. Toss the bread cubes with 2 tablespoons of the oil and 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1 boneless beef chuck roast (3 to 4 pounds)1 jar (16 ounces) whole dill pickles, undrained1/2 cup chili sauce2 garlic cloves, minced12 hamburger buns, splitGiardiniera, optional Preparation Cut roast in half and place in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Add pickles with juice, chili sauce and garlic. Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours or until beef is tender. Discard pickles. Remove roast. When cool enough to handle, shred the meat....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs1/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut1/3 cup finely chopped almonds1/3 cup butter, meltedFILLING:3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened3/4 cup sugar1 tablespoon coconut extract3 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten1 cup sweetened shredded coconutGLAZE:1 cup semisweet chocolate chips3/4 cup heavy whipping cream1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extractOptional: Toasted coconut flakes and chopped almonds Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in....

Ingredients 8 plum-sized red potatoes water 2 tbsp. butter 1 small white onion 1 stalk celery 1/2 green pepper 1 bay leaf 1/4 c. flour 3 c. frozen corn 1 1/2 tsp. salt 1 c. milk Pepper on the side Preparation Step 1Put the potatoes in one of the pots, and add enough water to cover them, plus an extra 2 cups. Bring to a boil on high heat. Reduce the heat to medium, and boil 10 minutes, uncovered, until the potatoes are soft....

Ingredients 2 pouches (5 ounces each) albacore white tuna in water1/3 cup mayonnaise3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro2 tablespoons lime juice2 garlic cloves, minced1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper8 slices whole wheat bread, toasted if desired4 slices Muenster or provolone cheese1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and sliced Preparation In a small bowl, mix the first 7 ingredients. Spread tuna mixture over 4 slices of bread; top with cheese, avocado and remaining bread. Serve immediately....